Date of posting here January 12, 2008 Type of position 11-month, tenure-track, faculty position in Agronomy. Employer University of Wyoming Description of Employer University of Wyoming,Research and Extension Center. Location Powell, WY Description of Location The city of Powell, WY is a progressive rural community of approximately 5,300 residents (http://www.powellchamber.org). Powell is located in the Big-Horn Basin of north-central Wyoming, 75 miles from Yellowstone National Park. For information regarding the Research and Extension Center located at Powell, WY, see website http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/Powell.asp Salary The position offers salary commensurate with experience, a competitive start-up package and excellent benefits. Closing date of competition March 15, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Date position available September 1, 2008 Description of duties Responsibilities of the position include research (50%), extension (40%), teaching (5%) and service (5%). The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally funded program in applied agricultural research, build an innovative extension program relevant to agriculture in northwest Wyoming, and teach an irrigation science class once every other year via outreach education technology. Recruitment and training of graduate students is expected as a part of these programs. Research activities for this position should have relevance to forage, sugar beet, dry bean, or seed production in northwestern Wyoming. Research relevant to the use of new and alternative crop varieties is especially appropriate, including the adaptation of perennial forage grasses for dual use as either forage or as biomass for cellulosic ethanol. Extension duties of this position include providing expertise to growers on irrigation methods, soil fertility management, alternative tilling and cropping methods, and new crop varieties in northwestern Wyoming, including GM crops. Qualifications sought Applicants must possess a PhD in Agronomy or a related field at the time of employment, have highly effective written and oral communication skills, and be able to deliver science-based information to diverse audiences. Candidates with relevant post-doctoral experience and a strong record of peer-reviewed publication and grant procurement are preferred. Contact for additional information Dr. James M. Krall, Search Committee Chairman c/o Katherine F. Keeney kferne@uwyo.edu 307-766-5196 Application procedure   Submit what Cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a three-page (maximum) statement of goals and philosophy regarding extension, research and teaching. Submit to To apply, please submit electronic application materials in PDF form attached to an e-mail message to: Dr. James Krall c/o Katherine Keeney kferne@uwyo.edu Additional Information The University of Wyoming (http://www.uwyo.edu) is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.